So, my puny little 305 is waitin for more mod's and I have this conversation with a 350 buff about what he thinks. Another "pal" of mine chimes in with "...and that's why I bought a Honda..." So naturally I defend myself with car spec's I'd long since comitted to memory and sure enough find myself out on the pavement with this guy. We race in an undisclosed location and he beats me by two and a half car lengths. Did I know this would happen? Absolutely! But my point was (we had witnesses to verify the event) that Im not far behind having put only $1600 into my ride and a lot of that was stuff I ripped back off anyway. His "screamin demon" has about $3000 in it and a $5500 paint job to boot. He maintains that close is only good in horseshoes (while he snickers at my boots and hat) and nuclear bombs, but my other buddies have a new found respect for me and my Rod!! Well I'm still lookin for more parts and I am determined to use the 305 after this event's results. Matt167 you helped me out a bunch!! Some how I overlooked the performer package you mentioned. I've done some research a little (one day's worth) and it sounds solid!! Thanks!!